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    Devon Banfield

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    Dev Banfield is a host, senior web producer, and writer with Now Toronto and The Brandon Gonez Show. This Toronto girl returned to the city in 2021 to join GMI after working as an anchor & reporter for CityNews Calgary. Banfield is passionate about Queer issues, women’s rights, and Endometriosis research, and is proud to be everyone’s favourite auntie! She is a Seneca alumn, and is currently pursing an Honours Bachelor’s degree in communications and digital media. Her secret? She runs on caffeine & girl power.

  • Comicon, St. Patrick’s Day parties and more happening in Toronto this weekend: Mar. 15-17

    The weekend is finally here, Toronto! From St. Patrick’s Day parties to Comicon, there is no shortage of ways to unwind and enjoy your weekend...
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  • ‘An extremely bad look for the boys in blue,’ Residents not impressed after Durham cop was demoted after crashing vehicle and falsely reporting it stolen

    People in the GTA are not impressed after an off-duty Durham Region police officer was demoted after crashing his vehicle and falsely reporting it stolen....
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  • Comedy fans shocked after Just for Laughs cancels iconic Montreal festival, many wonder if Toronto could be next? 

    Many comedy fans are not laughing after a popular Canadian festival was recently cancelled.  Organizers announced the cancellation of the 2024 edition of Just for...
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  • The 2024 Canadian Screen Awards nominations are in, and one film has broken a record! Here’s the full breakdown

    Nominations are in for the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards!  The movie BlackBerry, which follows the rise and fall of the world’s first smartphone, is making...
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  • ‘People are hurting,’ No relief for homeowners as Bank of Canada refuses to drop key interest rate 

    The Bank of Canada announced that it will be holding its key interest rate at five per cent.  Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.9...
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  • Black 2SLGBTQI+ changemakers gather in Ottawa for a historic summit on creating a network dedicated to their community

    The joy inside of the National Arts Centre was palpable this past weekend as hundreds of Black queer activists, groundbreakers, and changemakers gathered for the...
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  • 85% of Black queer Canadians have experienced racism in 2SLGBTQ+ spaces – This group wants a national organization to support this community

    Despite the leadership of Black American activists in the fight for queer rights, (Marsha P. Johnson and Stormé DeLarverie we’re looking at you!) there has...
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  • ‘All the queers are looking for love,’ Toronto-based dating show drops season two in time for Valentine’s Day

    Looking for love in Toronto is hard for everyone, and queer people will tell you: the pool is shallow and full of your exes. But...
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  • ‘When we lose our memories, our communities lose their history,’ How a lifetime of discrimination puts queer people at a higher risk of developing dementia

    A new campaign from Egale Canada, the country’s leading 2SLGBTQ+ organization, is highlighting the devastating impact that cultural trauma experienced by 2SLGBTQ+ elders has on...
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  • ‘Bring it down,’ Canadians hoping for mortgage relief left disappointed after Bank of Canada keeps interest rate at 5%

    Canadians are reacting to news that the Bank of Canada will be holding its benchmark interest rate at five per cent. This is the fourth...
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  • ‘This does not pass the smell test,’ Some people give Doug Ford the side eye over lack of transparency with ServiceOntario changes

    Many Ontarians are giving Doug Ford the side eye over a recent announcement that some ServiceOntario outlets will be closed and moved into Walmart and...
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  • The OSCAR nominations are in! Ryan Gosling among several Canadians up for Academy Awards

    Nominations for the 96th Academy Awards are in, and several Canadians are in the running for awards this year. For starters, one of Canada’s favourite...
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  • From ‘U-Hauling’ to being a ‘Friend of Dorothy’ these terms are important to the queer community — Here’s why!

    Throughout history, 2SLGBTQ+ communities have developed an extensive vocabulary of unique terminology. From new phrases to terms that have been used for decades, U-Hauling and...
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  • Ontario man shocked that OHIP won’t cover $28K shoulder surgery at private Alberta health care centre

    Have you ever been on a long waitlist for surgery? Well, one Ontario man in the same situation took matters into his own hands, and...
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  • Heads up, parents! Expect hundreds of dollars in your bank account today thanks to the Canada Child Benefit

    Parents and caregivers, check your bank accounts – because eligible families should have received their first Canada Child Benefit payment of the year. The Canada...
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